Trek 5500 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 5500 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 5500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) - 62 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Spinergy Rev-X |
| Rims manufacturer | Spinergy Rev-X |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Carbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | OCLV Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | System 3 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki VR-254 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 5500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown OCLV Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | System 4 |
Other Specs of Trek 5500
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Gloss nude |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-7700 Dura-Ace SPD Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 2 |
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Trek produced the 5500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,599.99.
5500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and 62 cm (centimeters).
Trek Road 5500 can be found in one single color which is Gloss nude.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and Carbon fiber spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Spinergy rev-X. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Spinergy rev-X hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used OCLV carbon fiber material for the frame. System 3 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 5500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.